Peterson Among Tallest Players at World Cup

Greg Peterson is among the tallest Players in Rugby World Cup 2015. Standing in at 204cm or 6ft8, the USA Eagles second-rower was the fifth tallest player competing at last year’s global event in England and Wales.

The Glasgow Warrior’s height is equal to that of both Alexandre Flanquart and Brodie Retallick who played for France and New Zealand respectively. Standing in slightly taller at 205cm is South African Lood de Jager as the officially fourth tallest player in the tournament.

The top three are Welshman Luke Charteris at 206cm, Scot Richie Gray at 207cm and Irishman Devin Toner at 208cm or 6ft10.